* PhD students have to be registered at UNIL from the beginning until the end of their doctoral studies, meaning until the registration of their thesis at the Bibliothèque Cantonale et Universitaire. All the instructions for the online registration are available [http://www.unil.ch/immat/page83462_en.html here]. Please also note that there are two deadlines for enrollment at the University:Autumn semester (before 31 July) and Spring semester (before 31 January)

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* PhD students have to be registered at UNIL from the beginning until the end of their doctoral studies, meaning until the registration of their thesis at the Bibliothèque Cantonale et Universitaire. All the instructions for the online registration are available [http://www.unil.ch/immat/page83462_en.html here]. Please also note that there are two deadlines for enrollment at the University: Autumn semester (before 31 July) and Spring semester (before 31 January)

*As a PhD student starting at the CBG, you will then have to complete the PhD Doctoral Programme in Life Science which is about collecting 12 ECTS credits during your PhD by attending courses, conferences, tutorials... Details can be found [http://www.unil.ch/edfbm/page79197.html here].

*As a PhD student starting at the CBG, you will then have to complete the PhD Doctoral Programme in Life Science which is about collecting 12 ECTS credits during your PhD by attending courses, conferences, tutorials... Details can be found [http://www.unil.ch/edfbm/page79197.html here].

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You will find [http://www.unil.ch/webdav/site/bienvenue/shared/Guide_pratique_2011-12_fr.pdf here] a guide for the students starting at the UNIL, which contains very useful information.

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You will find [http://www.unil.ch/bienvenue/page20660_en.html here] the students' handbook, which contains very useful information.

Other basic information can be found at [http://www.unil.ch/bienvenue/page9044_en.html this page].

Other basic information can be found at [http://www.unil.ch/bienvenue/page9044_en.html this page].

PhD Student and Doctoral Programme

PhD students have to be registered at UNIL from the beginning until the end of their doctoral studies, meaning until the registration of their thesis at the Bibliothèque Cantonale et Universitaire. All the instructions for the online registration are available here. Please also note that there are two deadlines for enrollment at the University: Autumn semester (before 31 July) and Spring semester (before 31 January)

As a PhD student starting at the CBG, you will then have to complete the PhD Doctoral Programme in Life Science which is about collecting 12 ECTS credits during your PhD by attending courses, conferences, tutorials... Details can be found here.

Usually at the end of January of each year, the SIB organizes the SIB days (2 days retreat) bringing together all the members of the SIB across Switzerland. Please make sure you register to this event. Next SIB DAYS will be on the 28th and 29th of January 2013 in Bienne!

Special foreigners arriving in Switzerland

You will find here the students' handbook, which contains very useful information.
Other basic information can be found at this page.

Swiss residence permit

You will have to request it from the office of your town of residence. It usually turns out that the request is made by the DGM via Suzanne.

Medical care insurances

It's mandatory to have a health insurance once you arrive in Switzerland.
Have a look at the official federal list of insurances and compare the offers with comparis.ch.
Some additional information about the different health systems can be found in this article from la fédération romande des consommateurs.

Have a look at this page to get more information about insurances which offer special rates for foreign students and researchers. They offer a basic health insurance plan which can be taken out for a maximum of 6 years after your first arrival in Switzerland.

General info

Coffees

You can get Nespresso capsules from Suzanne for CHF 5/box.

Supplies

All kinds of pens, notebooks,Post-it, stamps, envelopes....can be found in Suzanne's office or at the 3rd floor (room 333).

Clothes locker

You can get your own locker for clothes. If you are interested, ask Suzane.

Water duty

Mineral water is provided by the CHUV. Once or twice a year it will be your duty to deliver it, check the calendar in office 028.

Google calendar

We share a google calendar where all kind of infos are written (vacations, conferences, lab meeting...). To get the access, ask any member of the CBG.